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| + | [[Image:DowntownYMCAFisheye.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The downtown YMCA's current facilities]] | ||
| + | The '''YMCA of Northwest Florida''' began as the '''Pensacola YMCA''' in [[1903]] (Some records mention a YMCA chapter in Pensacola as early as [[1880]]). The YMCA's current facilities are located at 420 North [[Palafox Street]]. | ||
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[[Image:PensacolaYMCABuilding.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The original YMCA building]] | [[Image:PensacolaYMCABuilding.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The original YMCA building]] | ||
| − | The | + | The original YMCA building at 402-406 North Palafox Street was constructed in 1903 and officially opened in [[1906]]. The facilities included a gymnasium, bowling alley, café, and billiard room. The building was demolished in [[1969]].<ref>Pensacola Historical Society. ''Pensacola in Vintage Postcards''. Arcadia, 2005.</ref> |
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| + | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:06, 19 June 2008
The YMCA of Northwest Florida began as the Pensacola YMCA in 1903 (Some records mention a YMCA chapter in Pensacola as early as 1880). The YMCA's current facilities are located at 420 North Palafox Street.
Original building[edit]
The original YMCA building at 402-406 North Palafox Street was constructed in 1903 and officially opened in 1906. The facilities included a gymnasium, bowling alley, café, and billiard room. The building was demolished in 1969.[1]
Other images[edit]
Old YMCA building at 402-406 North Palafox Street
References[edit]
- ↑ Pensacola Historical Society. Pensacola in Vintage Postcards. Arcadia, 2005.
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